Golden Star Vietnamese Restaurant - Vietnamese restaurant in San Francisco - 11 Walter U Lum Pl, USA

Very friendly staff. They were initially unsure about my wife’s guide dog, but once they understood her role and the importance of her service, they were very accommodating. It was the first time they experienced having a guide dog in the restaurant. The food was very tasty and it came out quickly. This was a recommendation from a few locals in the neighborhood and we are grateful for the suggestion.

During our staying at Hilton and recovering from a cold, we had a craving for soup. Pho was the obvious choice. Based on the great reviews, we decided to visit Golden Star, and wow, it was awesome. Our order included the House Special Beef Pho and the Five Spice Chicken and Imperial Rolls Rice Plate. And yes, we added a fried egg; wouldn’t you? The flavors in each dish were spot on and the fast and friendly service elevated the experience for me. Vietnamese food is my comfort food and this place nails it.

As a Vietnamese who grew up in Vietnam, I was so content and happy with my bowl of Bun Bo Hue. Delicious and flavorful! My partner got vermicelli with grilled chicken and it was also yum.

Tasty food, served quick, and the price is right. Not a place for vegetarians. Lots of locals eating here that's a great sign.

If you are looking for a decent BBH(Bun Bo Hue) is SF, this is a spot. Truthfully, it isn’t the best I’ve ever had but it definitely hits the spot for the craving for a great price might I add. service is just as a normal mom & pop shop, so don’t expect too much!

Tasty food. We got there just before the lunch time so wasn't too busy. Food was good.

Updated review 11/22/2023: Golden Star is the best Vietnamese restaurant in Chinatown! I used to come on a weekly basis back in the early 2000's through 2013 from Embarcadero Center 3, where I used to work. It was an awesome place to meet up with co-workers. The kitchen and service were always fast, you know for the 1 hour limit lunch break customers. Today we had two bowls of #1 house special pho $14, #25 imperial rolls (cha gio) full order $10, #32 Vietnames beef carpaccio (bo tai chanh) full order $15 and a seafood crispy noodles $17. One bit of sad news. The tall waiter no longer works here. The other waiter said he left for a hotel job. Service was excellent as always. Outdoor dining 5/3/2021. Indoor dining was not available. I'm so happy to see the same staff working here. We've been coming here since the early 2000's. The quality of the food and service remains the same. This was one of my favorite restaurants to eat at when I'm was working down by the Embarcaderos. It was such a treat to come here on Fridays. Food by the Embarcadero area is filled with boring hipster salads and sandwiches. Love this place!

Four stars for Golden Star. I come here quite often when I’m in downtown and want noodles. Most recently, I got their #23 bun tom hue, their spicy shrimp soup noodle, $16.50. Lots of shrimp, decent broth that wasn’t that spicy, and awesome noodles that are thicker than usual. Card accepted!